Can Vernier software be used to collect data from spectrophotometers?
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Logger Pro supports data collection with a variety of array spectrometers including our SpectroVis Plus and other Ocean Optics™ and Ocean Optics-powered spectrometers:
SpectroVis Plus, order code SVIS-PL, $459
Vernier Spectrometer, order code V-SPEC, $1,199
Red Tide VIS-NIR Spectrometer, order code SPRT-VIS, $1,732
Red Tide UV-VIS Spectrometer, order code SPRT-UV-VIS, $2,887
Red Tide Emissions Spectrometer, order code ESRT-VIS, $1,154
These devices connect directly to a USB port on a computer or LabQuest. For additional details, see:
http://www.vernier.com/spectrometer
Legacy support
Spectro Pro - We used to sell a program called Spectro Pro and cabling that could be used to collect data from a variety of spectrophotometers. This software and cabling has been discontinued and is no longer available. However, if you have the proper cable, you can still use your spectrometer with Logger Pro or LabQuest. See the instructions below.
Spectronic 20 (ANALOG ONLY!) series spectrophotometers (Spec 20, Spec 20+, Spec 20D, and Spec 20D+) - Data can be collected from these devices in Logger Pro using the experiment files located in the Colorimeter folder for collecting Absorbance vs. Concentration and Absorbance vs. Time.
Spectronic 20 series spectrophotometer models all feature analog outputs that are compatible with Logger Pro. Flinn, Fisher, Spec 21, and Genesys spectrophotometers are not supported in Logger Pro. Spectrophotometers with digital readouts (with the exception of the Specs 20D and D+, which have both analog and digital capabilities) are also not supported. A cable is required to connect the Spectronic 20 series spectrophotometer to a Vernier interface, however, Vernier no longer carries this cable. If you have the proper cabling, a LabQuest can also be used to collect data from a Spectronic 20 series spectrophotometer. You need to manually set the device up as a colorimeter and perform a two-point calibration in %T mode.
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